Mixed powder. I am glad my mistake only cost me 20.00

[Mica]

So the other day I made a bone head move. I finished loading some 30-40 rounds then my next rounds were going to be some 270 rounds. of course in not paying attention to which container i was dumping my excess powder in , I ended up putting it in a brand new bottle of varget i was going to use for my 270.

so i heard powder makes good fertilizer? is this true.

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[Rascals]

Yes it is true. How I avoid it is to only have one powder out of the cabinet at one time. And I never take another out until the other is put back.

 

[SPU]

A noob question -- can you scoop out 1/4 or half the can of Varget and figure you saved at least 1/2 a can? Or is it not worth the risk of missing the mixed portion on top?

 

[Rascals]

20.00$ vs a gun blowing up? Not a chance I like.

 

[giddyupgo55]

Did that once when I first started reloading myself. Called the gun shop that I was dealing with and his reply was to toss it. Not worth the risk.

 

[iusmc2002]

Well, if you get bored, you can always pick the individual grains out to seperate the two powders

Sorry about the loss of a good can of Varget

 

[rodell]

It is good fertilizer, just water it immediately or it will "burn" grass or whatever.

 

[deadshot2]

I know that one of the powders mixed was Varget. What was the other?

I pulled a similar stunt many years ago and mixed two powders. Fortunately they were very close in burn rate. As I am a bit of a "Mad Scientist" I kept the "mix". I shook the can real well to make sure that everything was well mixed and then worked up a load for one of my heavy rifles using starting data for the fastest burning powder as a start. I would only do this if the powder burn rates were fairly close. Here is a <broken link removed> for reference. I would only attempt this if the powers were of like type, ie: spherical, ball, or stick, types.

This isn't for everyone, only us "Mad Scientists". BTW, I still have all the guns I've done this with as well as both ears, eyes, and all fingers.

 

[Rascals]

"Mad Scientist" Isnt that code word for most likely to blow ones self up ? For 20 bucks toss it in grass or garden figure it a good lesson for not paying close enought attention and go on from there.

 

[deadshot2]

"Mad Scientist" Isnt that code word for most likely to blow ones self up ? For 20 bucks toss it in grass or garden figure it a good lesson for not paying close enought attention and go on from there.

It's on the list. Right after "Red Neck" or "Hillbilly"

 

[2506]

I did the same thing a while back. Brand new bottle of RL-25 with a powder measure tube full of Unique on top. So annoying.

 

[Mica]

it was IMR 4035. its a slower powder than the varget. but I can say it wont happen again. My boys told me to make a big fire cracker. I couldnt help but laugh. I think they would mess there britches ,if they ever got to see a pound of powder go off. I feel fertilizer is much safer.

 

[PDXSparky]

It's on the list. Right after "Red Neck" or "Hillbilly"

And the most often made statement heard just before the big boom; "hey bubba, watch this".

 

[deadshot2]

it was IMR 4035. its a slower powder than the varget. but I can say it wont happen again. My boys told me to make a big fire cracker. I couldnt help but laugh. I think they would mess there britches ,if they ever got to see a pound of powder go off. I feel fertilizer is much safer.

Smokeless powder makes crappy firecrackers. It burns too slow. If you use a paper tube it will burn through one end or the other and just chase you around.

 

[Gunner3456]

Smokeless powder makes crappy firecrackers. It burns too slow. If you use a paper tube it will burn through one end or the other and just chase you around.

Talk about mad scientists, LOL. You forgot the two ounces of nitroglycerin and the 1/2 cup of black powder.

 

[Lindy]

Next to Life, Give Me Sight..............Throw it away !!